Couple's throats slashed during 'unprovoked' attack in Muskegon bar

MUSKEGON, MI -- Two people were "slashed" in the throat during an unprovoked attack at a local bar Thursday evening, according to Muskegon police.

The man and woman suffered "severe lacerations" during the attack at Old Clover Bar, 817 E. Forest Ave. around 11:30 p.m., according to a press release issued by the Muskegon Police Department. The alleged attacker, a 23-year-old parolee from Fruitport Township, was quickly apprehended, according to police.

"The attack was described as being unprovoked," the press release states.

The victims are a 54-year-old Norton Shores woman and a 58-year-old Muskegon man, according to police. Both were slashed in the "throat/neck area with a cutting instrument," according to police. The victims required surgery, according to police.

The attacker fled after the incident, but police were able to get a description and arrested a suspect a few blocks from the scene.

Muskegon police are continuing to investigate the assault and ask anyone with information to call the Muskegon Police Department tip line at 231-846-8477 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.